Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
281E32
RGB
40, 30, 50
HSL
270, 25%, 16%
HSB
270, 40%, 20%
CMYK
20, 40, 0, 80
LAB
13, 9, -11
LCH
13, 14, 307
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 307
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, 3, -11
HWB
270, 12%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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